Ep 3. The Girl Who Hates Her Hair

In America's Next Top Model season 7 episode 3 titled "The Girl Who Hates Her Hair," the contestants are faced with a new challenge that may cause some of them to question their beauty.

Tyra Banks, actress and supermodel, is the head judge and host of the show where aspiring models from all over the United States compete in various challenges and photo shoots to win the title of America's Next Top Model. In this episode, the girls are surprised with a visit from celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger, who has worked with famous faces such as Meg Ryan and Hilary Clinton. The girls are thrilled to have Sally help them perfect their hair for their next challenge, but one contestant, Jaeda Young, has a problem with her hair that she can't seem to fix.

Jaeda has been struggling with her hair since the beginning of the competition. She has been teased in the past for her short hair, and now that it's growing out, she finds it difficult to style. Sally tries to help Jaeda by giving her some tips on how to manage and style her hair, but Jaeda still feels insecure about it. Her insecurities manifest in a way that affects her performance during the challenge.

The challenge for this episode is a photoshoot with fashion photographer Steven Klein. In the photoshoot, the girls are dressed in avant-garde outfits and must portray the concept of "ugly beauty." This concept challenges the girls to embrace their unique features and showcase their individuality. Jaeda finds it difficult to embody the concept because she feels her hair is a detriment to her beauty. This leads to a lack of confidence and ultimately affects the quality of her photos.

During the judging panel, Tyra and the judges critique the girls' photos and evaluate their performance in the challenge. Jaeda's insecurity about her hair is evident in her photos, and it becomes clear that it's affecting her overall performance in the competition. The judges express their concerns about Jaeda's lack of confidence and how it may prevent her from succeeding in the modeling industry.

In the end, one girl is sent home, and the competition becomes even more intense as the remaining girls strive to become America's Next Top Model.

Overall, "The Girl Who Hates Her Hair" highlights the importance of confidence in the modeling industry. Despite the pressure to conform to traditional beauty standards, embracing one's unique features is what sets successful models apart. The episode's message serves as a reminder that beauty comes in all forms, and it's essential to feel comfortable and confident in one's own skin.